Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a series of changes to both attract more applications and accelerate payments within New York State's Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The state’s rollout of the program, which originated from a federal … [Read more...]
More Small Businesses Eligible for NYS Small Business Recovery Grant Program
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced changes to New York's $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program that will enable more small businesses to apply for funding. Starting now, businesses with revenues up to $2.5 million can … [Read more...]
Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Universal Masking in Schools, Vaccine Requirement for School Personnel
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, in her first briefing since taking office Tuesday, said her main priority is getting children back in school. She said there needs to be a requirement for vaccinations for all school personnel with an option to test … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Sworn In as NYS First Female Governor
Kathy Hochul has been sworn in as New York State's First Female Governor. The private ceremony took place at 12:01 this morning with the public swearing in ceremony set for 10am. Hochul plans to meet with legislative leaders later this morning … [Read more...]
NYS Assembly Judiciary Committee Will Release Impeachment Report
The New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee has announced it will release a final report of its impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. In a joint statement by Speaker Carl Heastie and Chair Charles Lavine, the committee says it … [Read more...]
NYS Healthcare Workers Required to be Vaccinated by September 27th
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that all healthcare workers in New York State will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday, September 27th. This includes staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities, nursing homes, adult care, … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Will Run In 2022 for A Full Term as Governor
Incoming Governor Kathy Hochul is running. Hochul appeared on NBC's TODAY show Thursday, where she said will run for a full term in 2022 when the seat will be on the ballot. She succeeds disgraced Governor Andrew Cuomo later this month. The … [Read more...]
Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul Distancing Self From Outgoing Governor Cuomo
Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul distanced herself from outgoing Governor Andrew Cuomo in her first news conference Wednesday since Cuomo announced his resignation. Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday with impeachment looming following the release of a … [Read more...]
Local Leaders React to Governor Cuomo’s Resignation
Local leaders reacted to the news of Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation. Both U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand thanked the women who stepped forward to tell their stories of being sexually harassed, calling them … [Read more...]
Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces Resignation
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday under the weight of a sexual-harassment scandal that engulfed his administration and derailed his political future, capping a remarkable and rapid fall for a governor whose national … [Read more...]
